[sotd] April 30, 2004 [NoteTab Light - Software of the Month]

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  • Date: Fri, 30 Apr 2004 08:33:16 -0300

        Site of the Day for Friday, April 30, 2004

        NoteTab Light - Software of the Month

One of the most venerable freeware programs for the Windows' platform is
that quintessential text editor, NoteTab Light, from Fookes Software in
Switzerland. Currently at version 4.95, this stellar application is a
must-have in any computer user's arsenal of indispensable, practical
programs.

The usual things necessary for any text editor are firmly in place and
obviously so. The interface is straightforward, blessedly intuitive and
combined with a number of additional features which the user may soon
decide he can't live without. While the font and its size can be changed
from its default setting, this is a global configuration affecting every
file created by the program.

The default folder for saving any files created by the program is the
application's directory itself and unless otherwise altered, its default is
to create automatic back ups of each and every new file. In addition, there
is an automatic save feature which kicks in after a user-defined time
period.

One of the more innovative features of NoteTab Light is that it loads
previously created files as little tabs directly above the editing window,
allowing the user to move from file to file with a single mouse click
within the program. In addition, the application can create a split window
displaying two adjoining Tab files. This proves to be extremely handy if
the user finds it necessary to constantly consult one file while working on
another. Closing any of the tabs is simply a right click away.

An essential feature is NoteTab Light's ability to strip HTML tags from
text pasted into its editing window. If the user is a frequent saver of
web-based material, this feature alone makes the application of inestimable
value. Since this can be accomplished with only a few key stokes it's a
real time saver. Another 'stripping' feature is the program's ability to
remove the dreaded quote symbol [>]  from much forwarded or replied to
e-mails, again with a simple keyboard shortcut.

One of the surprises which confronts a new user of this program is the
group of items in the Library Bar at the bottom of the window. The
Utilities section alone contains ten small applications which do everything
from converting centimeters to inches, to calculating your ideal weight.
There are also "Smilies", a collection of every conceivable 'emoticon' ever
created, complete with their meanings, and a limited but customizable
"AutoCorrect" feature, along with a number of others, including Perl and
Gawk scripting, should these be a critical part of your computing life.

For users who prefer to hand code their web pages, NoteTab Light is often
the editor of choice. It has a handy utility of frequently used HTML codes,
which can be kept open in a small left-side pane and utilized with a click
of the mouse. Not recommended is its "Tidy HTML Code" feature, an add-on
frequently mentioned for the application. Unfortunately, this integrated
utility can run 'wild in the streets', stripping code without first asking
for an "OK". This can result in an acceptable web creation being altered
past the point of usability.

NoteTab Light's remarkable versatility combined with its comprehensive
array of features, makes it a work horse which belongs in every user's
stable of programs.

Canter over to the site for a screenshot, additional features and download
at:

http://www.notetab.com/ntl.php

  A.M. Holm
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